Summit Press Release on The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 by AmyO in Movie Related, News
This just in from Summit Entertainment- (pictures coming as soon as we can track them down 
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SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT STARTS PRODUCTION ON THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON
Los Angeles, CA April 15, 2009 – Principal photography has begun on Summit Entertainment’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, it was announced today by Erik Feig, Summit’s President of Production. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner reprise their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black. Academy Award-nominee Chris Weitz (THE GOLDEN COMPASS, ABOUT A BOY) is the director. NEW MOON is filming on locations in Vancouver, BC and Tuscany, Italy.
Also rejoining the movie are Ashley Greene as Alice, Peter Facinelli as Carlisle, Elizabeth Reaser as Esme, Kellan Lutz as Emmett, Nikki Reed as Rosalie, Jackson Rathbone as Jasper , Edi Gathegi as Laurent and Rachelle Lafevre as Victoria.
New cast members include the legendary Volturi, a venerable coven of vampires who weigh and impose the laws of the vampire world, as well as two new members of the Quileute Indian Nation. The Volturi include Charlie Bewley as Demetri, Jamie Campbell Bower as Caius, Daniel Cudmore as Felix, Christopher Heyerdahl as Marcus, all Volturi enforcers. Dakota Fanning plays Jane, a high ranking and powerful Volturi member and Cameron Bright is Alec, her brother. Noot Seer plays Volturi member Heidi. Michael Sheen plays Aro, the Volturi leader. Graham Greene appears as Harry Clearwater, Quileute tribal leader and old friend of Bella’s father Charlie. Tinsel Korey is Emily, the fiancé of Sam Uley.
In NEW MOON, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love Edward (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and she finds her loyalties tested.
Jamie Campbell Bower was last seen in Tim Burton’s “Sweeney Todd” and is the lead singer of the band The Darling Buds. Daniel Cudmore played Colossus in the “X-Men” films, “X2” and “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Dakota Fanning was last seen in Summit Entertainment’s sci-fi thriller “Push” and provided the lead voice in the animated feature “Coraline.” Graham Greene earned an Academy Award nomination for his work in “Dances With Wolves,” and has appeared in such films as “The Green Mile,” “Die Hard: With A Vengeance” and “Transamerica.” Chrisopher Heyerdahl has appeared in such films as “The Chronicles of Riddick,” “Catwoman” and “Blade: Trinity.” Tinsel Korey has worked on numerous films and television shows, from “Into The West” to “The Lookout,” opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt. She is also a singer/songwriter. Vancouver-born Noot Seer began modeling at age 13 and has lived in New York, Barbados, Guyana and New Zealand. She was a champion horseback rider prior to her modeling career. She made her film debut in the comedy “Head Over Heels,” starring Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Monica Potter. Michael Sheen last starred opposite Frank Langella in Ron Howard’s film “Frost/Nixon,” and played Britain’s Prime Minister Tony Blair to Helen Mirren’s Queen Elizabeth in “The Queen.” The award-winning actor was recently seen in “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.”
About Summit Entertainment LLC
Summit Entertainment is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. The studio handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures. Summit Entertainment, LLC also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product. Summit Entertainment, LLC plans to release 10 to 12 films annually.
15 Responses to “Summit Press Release on The Twilight Saga: New Moon”
merry
15. Apr, 2009
I quickly used google images to look at all of the actor’s pix and I think they are all pretty good choices. Can’t wait for November!!!!!!!!!
becky
15. Apr, 2009
Yea!!! Finally the names… I too checked google to see what these guys look like. Can’t wait to see the movie!
Ness
15. Apr, 2009
Graham Greene is one of the best Native Americans out there. I have extreme respect for him and am thrilled that he’s going to be in NM.
Ness
15. Apr, 2009
Oh, snap, I was so excited that I didn’t type the words right. He is one of the best Native American actors out there.
Vanessa
15. Apr, 2009
OK, I’ve already searched and found all but one (Charlie Dewley) and they are GREAT!!!!!! Jamie Bower as Caius still throws me off a bit…but, I’m sure I’ll get over it…other than that, great casting!!! I’m TOO excited for New Moon. I could just explode with excitement!! I’ve GOT to get a grip : /
Pixie
15. Apr, 2009
I am happy with most of the cast.
Karen
15. Apr, 2009
This movie is FULL of gorgeous people!! November can’t get here soon enough.
Melanie
15. Apr, 2009
Good call casting Graham Greene…he’s great!! Is it November yet???
Suzanna
15. Apr, 2009
What about Charlie Swan? Did I miss something? I hope Billy Burke is coming back?!!!
tara
15. Apr, 2009
Good choices! Can’t wait til Nov!
FrankieA
15. Apr, 2009
Wow, seems like an amazing cast. I can’t wait to see how it all plays out!
Jeff
15. Apr, 2009
Cool.Graham!
If.you.need.more.wolf.clan.dudes…see.this!
http://p_5e8863.nowcasting.com
I’m.ready!!!
Jeff
Lori
15. Apr, 2009
What about Billy Burke, AKA Chief Charlie Swan? There was not mention of him in the press release!!
Laurie
16. Apr, 2009
I am addicted Twilight mom. I have read the series at least 3 times and have seen the movie every day since it came out on dvd. I can hardly wait till November, when New Moon will finally be here.. I am counting down the days.
Patti
19. Apr, 2009
I agree, Graham Green is solid choice. With this cast and new director, I am sure that NM will exceed expectations. The premier will be only days before my birthday. What a excellent present!